The BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora film has an opening date: October 16, 2026 in Japan, revealed alongside a new trailer and key visual on the official YouTube channel, per Anime News Network. It's a follow-up to the Ave Mujica TV anime that premiered in January 2025 and turned into one of the franchise's most talked-about arcs.
The trailer
Here's the new promo:
What it is
Ave Mujica was the darker, masked-band spin out of BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! — heavier on interpersonal fallout than the usual idol-band optimism. prima aurora continues that thread on the big screen. It also sets up the bigger picture: a sequel TV anime combining It's MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica is slated for January 2027, so the film reads as a bridge rather than a finale.
Worth a slot?
If you were in on the MyGO/Ave Mujica run, this is essential — the drama's been the whole appeal. On SenpaiRanks, the Ave Mujica TV series tracks in the mid-upper tier of its ranking board, and the film continuation is one to watch as votes settle. The TV series has streamed on Crunchyroll, which is the likeliest home for the film's eventual release outside Japan.
For more of what's landing this season, our what to watch this fall hub tracks the theatrical and streaming slate. The Ave Mujica ranking page has the score detail.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora open?
A: October 16, 2026 in Japan.
Q: Is prima aurora a compilation or a new story?
A: It's presented as a new theatrical film continuing the Ave Mujica TV anime, not a recap compilation.
Q: Do I need to watch It's MyGO!!!!! first?
A: Yes — Ave Mujica spins directly out of It's MyGO!!!!!, so start there.
Q: Where can I watch Ave Mujica?
A: The Ave Mujica TV series has streamed on Crunchyroll; the film's international streaming is not yet confirmed.
Q: Is there more Ave Mujica coming?
A: Yes — a sequel TV anime combining It's MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica is scheduled for January 2027.